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Definition of characterized - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
qualityhaving a distinct quality or feature
- The region is characterized by its unique climate and diverse wildlife.
2.
descriptionUS described or portrayed in a certain wayUS
- The novel is characterized as a thrilling mystery with unexpected twists.
Origin of characterized
Greek, charaktēr (engraved mark)
Terms with characterized included in their meaning
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arid
characterized by a lack of rainfall
music
popular music characterized by catchy melodies
environment
full of or characterized by noise
originality
characterized by originality and imagination
shape
characterized by a long or full shape
management
characterized by efficient planning and management
communication
characterized by a loud, vehement outcry
communication
characterized by loud and intense shouting
laughter
characterized by nervous or foolish laughter
uncertain
involving or characterized by making guesses
geography
region characterized by hilly terrain
urban music
music genre characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech
eating
characterized by small, quick bites
peaceful
characterized by a lack of activity or disturbance
weather
characterized by frequent showers of rain
romantic dance
dance characterized by slow steps and close body contact
night activities
characterized by being active during late hours
effort related
characterized by or involving sweat or hard work
performing art
dance characterized by tapping sounds from shoes hitting the floor
violence
place characterized by extreme disorder or violence
shape
characterized by twists or spirals
contentious
characterized by contentious behavior
happiness
characterized by happiness or good fortune
simple
characterized by simplicity, not expertly made
Examples of characterized in a sentence
His writing is characterized by its clarity. The film is characterized as a heartwarming tale of friendship. The painting is characterized by its vibrant colors and bold strokes.
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- French:caractérisé, décrit, ...
- German:gekennzeichnet, beschrieben, ...
- Italian:caratterizzato, descritto, ...
- Spanish:caracterizado, descrito, ...
- Portuguese:caracterizado, descrito, ...
- Chinese:具有...特点, 被形容为, ...
- Japanese:特徴づけられる, 描かれる, ...
- Arabic:مُمَيَّز, مَوْصُوف, ...
- Hebrew:מְאוּפְיָן, מְתֹאָר, ...
- Russian:отличается, охарактеризован, ...
- Ukrainian:характеризується, описується, ...
- Hindi:विशिष्ट, वर्णित, ...
Definition of characterize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
writing styletr. US present someone or something by stating traits or giving a particular portrayaltr. US
- The report characterizes the plan as risky and expensive.
2.
attributeintr. US be typical or representative of a featureintr. US
- The region is characterized by its hot and dry climate.
3.
sciencetr. US determine the characteristics of somethingtr. US
- Scientists work to characterize the new virus strain.
Origin of characterize
Greek, kharaktēr (engraver, tool)
Examples of characterize in a sentence
Local newspapers often characterize the town as quiet and traditional. The novel is characterized by its complex characters. His speech was characterized by a lack of emotion. Researchers characterized the mineral's crystal structure. The team is characterizing pollutants in the river.
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- French:caractériser, définir, ...
- German:charakterisieren, prägen, ...
- Italian:caratterizzare, contraddistinguere, ...
- Spanish:caracterizar, ...
- Portuguese:caracterizar, definir, ...
- Chinese:将...描述为, 以...为特征, ...
- Japanese:特徴づける, 代表する, ...
- Arabic:وَصَفَ, اتَّسَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַפְיֵין, לְאַפְיֵן, ...
- Russian:характеризовать, характеризоваться, ...
- Ukrainian:характеризувати, характеризуватися, ...
- Hindi:चित्रित करना, की विशेषता होना, ...
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